Res 2016-72 Support of 2017 SWAP Fee
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 72
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2017 SWAP FEE
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley is required by the State of Minnesota to provide recycling
services to residents, which service enables residents to save state taxes by removing recyclables
from the solid waste stream and preserves natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Recycling revenues are generated in majority from the Solid Waste Abatement
Program (SWAP) fee on residents’ City utility bills; and in lesser amounts from the state SCORE
grant funds for qualified recycling expenses. SCORE revenue is variable each year and not
guaranteed; and
WHEREAS, despite the recycling contract cost increases in 2017, Chapter 7 of the City Charter
limits the 2017 recycling fees to an increase at a rate equal to the 2015 CPI inflationary index. The
final 2015 CPI index rate was negative. As a result, the City is not allowed to increase the recycling
rate for 2017; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby
maintains the SWAP recycling service fee at $7.86 per quarter, effective with the first utility billing
of 2017, based on Charter restrictions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
TH
28 DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK